A first-round pick in the 2013 Draft, Hursh has pitched better since a full-time move to the bullpen this season, posting a 1.83 ERA between Double- and Triple-A (although it's come with just 45 strikeouts over 64 innings). He'll work in middle relief. Aug 12 - 9:46 AM

Hursh threw 48 of his 83 pitches for strikes while generating ten groundouts. The 23-year-old has taken his lumps this year (7.02 ERA, 21 BB, .326 opponent batting average in 33 1/3 innings), but Saturday's outing shows just how good Hursh can be when he puts it all together. Atlanta drafted Hursh 31st overall in 2013 out of Oklahoma State. Sun, May 17, 2015 04:54:00 PM

Braves pitching prospect Jason Hursh threw 5 1/3 shutout innings for Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday, allowing one single and two walks while striking out five.

Hursh, the 31st overall pick in the 2013 draft, has quietly put together a solid season, holding opposing batters to a .255/.320/.333 line with a 3.42 ERA and a 1.253 WHIP. Despite a mid-90s fastball, his lack of an above-average secondary pitch has limited his effectiveness, and his K/9 is just 4.9. His curveball and changeup both have the potential to be average, which could turn him into a solid No. 3 starter. If his secondary pitches do not improve, he could still be a solid option in a big league bullpen. Thu, Aug 7, 2014 10:40:00 AM

The injury isn't considered serious but with a week left in the regular season, the team isn't going to push him. Simmons holds an impressive 1.35 ERA in seven relief outings since his call-up earlier this month.

This is a long-term play by the Braves, as Lindgren was non-tendered by the Yankees following Tommy John surgery in August. The left-hander has a big arm and could be an asset for the Braves starting in 2018 if his stuff returns post-op.